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We may extend student loans to private institutions within 3 years – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that private institutions in Nigeria could benefit from the federal government’s student loan scheme within the next three years.
Onwordi slams Ejiofor, defends Oborevwori defection
The Onishe of Ubulu-Uku, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation to the Governor of Delta State High Chief James Endurance Onwordi Ibori has reacted to comments made by Delta North APC chieftain Chief Emma Ejiofor regarding Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onwordi stated that Governor Oborevwori consulted with national and […]
Insecurity: Lagos Dep. Gov allays fears, promises Govt’s quick intervention in Lekki
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has assured residents of Lekki Phase 1 of the state government’s readiness to address rising insecurity and other pressing challenges in the area.
Japa: I’m accountant in Luxembourg, hairstylist in Germany so I can send money home — Rolake
“I send to family and friends every month. I find myself sending up to N500k, N600k sometimes going to N800k”
Lagos LG Polls: Why we didn’t attend LP’s primaries — LASIEC boss Okikiolu-Ighile
The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), has explained the commission’s absence from the Labour Party’s (LP) primaries ahead of the July 12 Local Government polls in the state.
Zamfara Assembly passes vote of confidence on Gov Lawal
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Dauda Lawal for the developmental achievements recorded across socio-economic sectors of the state within his two years in office.
I’d have been a journalist, if I wasn’t musician – Davido
Afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that if he hadn’t pursued a career in music, journalism would have been his next path.
Threats won’t fix PDP crisis; respect court ruling – Abba Moro tells S’East caucus
Moro noted that the Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the party, not the courts, has the authority to choose its officials, nullifying the processes that had produced Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye as a replacement.
Tinubu to Gov Alia on Birthday: The nation stands with you
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his birthday, assuring him that the nation stands with him as he continues to lead the state on a path of healing, progress, and purposeful governance.
Despite Govt’s ban on street begging, the business still thrives in Anambra
Despite the ban on street begging in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, the practice continues to thrive, with many youths spotted on Thursday at the popular Aroma Junction carrying out their activities.
No evidence anybody died after eating rice — Ogun Govt
Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of “deadly rice” circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere “business gimmick.”
Prison Congestion: Ogun CJ frees 67 inmates
No fewer than 67 inmates from correctional facilities in Sagamu, Oba, and Ibara in Abeokuta have regained their freedom as part of efforts to ease overcrowding in the state’s custodial centres.
Senate urges Tinubu to sign Forest Security Bill to address insecurity, kidnapping
Alarmed by the rising cases of insecurity and kidnapping across the country, the Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently sign the Nigerian Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025, into law.
Bala Mohammed threatened to slap me, insulted my father – Minister Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has recounted a heated encounter with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State during a visit by Vice President Kashim Shettima on April 19, 2025.
Fire guts Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos
A fire outbreak on Thursday afternoon caused panic at the Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital in Lagos, affecting a section of the facility.

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